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Tips To Follow Before A Pedicure

By Archana Mukherji

In the past, we have seen people only concentrating on their facial beauty. But now, they have become conscious about keeping the entire body beautiful. This is true for both men and women, however, woman are more particular about this. Follow few tips before pedicure & feel the difference. Wondering how? Read on.

Legs and feet are the body parts that are more exposed to the sun, dust and dirt. Hence proper care for feet has become a necessity these days. If proper care is not given, it can even cause some skin infections.

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Stress had become an important part of life these days. So if you can relax your legs and feet, you entire body feels to get relieved from stress. Hence pedicure is the best remedy for you.

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Pedicure is not only about polishing your nails and legs but is also a great stress reliever. You also need to follow some tips before pedicure. When you go to a parlour for a pedicure, the beautician might not know if you have followed the pre-requisites before doing the pedicure.

Sometimes they might ask and sometimes, they might not. This can affect and damage your skin. So this article helps you understand the tips before pedicure and whether should you shave before getting a pedicure done.

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Do Not Shave Before A Pedicure
Should you shave before getting a pedicure? Definitely not. Researchers have found that many women who wanted to have a pedicure done, had shaved their legs before this process.

This resulted in scratchs and wounds, which led to wounds and pus-filled bumps due to infection.

Also the perfumed creams and exfoliating beads used for pedicure can cause irritation to the skin, after being shaved. Do not shave your legs at-least 24 hours before pedicure.

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Proper Sanitation
Make sure proper sanitation is maintained by the spa for the pedicure. The tubs should be properly cleaned and disinfected.

Sterilized & Clean Tools
Make sure to find out if the tools being used for your pedicure and well sterilized and clean. Do not hesitate to ask for it. Most spas are well equipped with the pedicure tools and also have a sterilizer.

Make sure that the beautician freshly removes the pedicure tools from the sterilizer to use on your feet and legs. If you are reluctant to ask so, it is better you carry your own tools.

Disinfectants
One of the important tips before pedicure is to make sure what disinfectants are being used in the foot spa. The disinfectants should be EPA-approved and should have a label approving it for hospital use.

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Apply Moisturiser To Nourish Skin & Nails
Apply a good moisturiser to your nails and the skin around your nails well in advance before a pedicure because during the pedicure process, the nail-polish removers can make your nails and the skin around your nails dry due to the chemicals present in them.

Take An Appointment
If you are planning to get your pedicure done in a spa or parlour, make sure you take an appointment beforehand. This will help you from waiting long hours. The most important part is that the beautician will find time to keep all the tools and necessary items sterilized, clean and ready for you.

Razors For Calluses
If the spa uses razors for calluses, deny them because the credo blade can cut healthy skin, causing foot damage.

Story first published: Monday, March 30, 2015, 17:53 [IST]
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